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Nuga Nuga National Park

Nuga Nuga National Park is a national park in Australia, established in 1994, covering 29 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #520 largest of Australia's 912 national parks.

Area
29 km²
Established
1994
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
EMD · 164 km

Nearest airports to Nuga Nuga National Park

  1. 1
    Emerald Airport Flag of AustraliaEmerald, Australia Airports in AustraliaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    EMD164 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Roma Airport Flag of AustraliaRoma, Australia Airports in Australia
    RMA176 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Thangool Airport Flag of AustraliaBiloela, Australia Airports in Australia
    THG198 kmstraight line

More about Nuga Nuga National Park

Nuga Nuga National Park is one of 912 national parks in Australia. It covers 29 km² (2,936 ha) — about 14.5 times the size of Monaco, making it the #520 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1994, 32 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Nuga Nuga National Park

The closest airport is Emerald Airport (EMD), about 164 km away — around 3 h 33 min by car; alternatively Roma Airport (RMA, 176 km). Other national parks within reach include Expedition National Park (1,080 km²), Expedition (Limited Depth) National Park (1,091 km²), Albinia National Park (73 km²) and Lonesome National Park — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Nuga Nuga National Park?

29 km² — about 2,936 hectares or 11 square miles.

When was Nuga Nuga National Park established?

In 1994 — 32 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Nuga Nuga National Park?

Emerald Airport (EMD), about 164 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Nuga Nuga National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.